Local MP Guy Lauzon announced Tuesday the names of local residents who have been selected as recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
"We were overwhelmed with the response to nominations and the number of worthy candidates for the medals," said Lauzon. "We are so blessed to live in such a great community and country. These individuals have truly made a difference and are excellent examples of leaders and Canadians who make us proud."
The following SDSG residents were named as recipients:
Sean Adams
Bill Bresee
Pastor Thurland Brown
Jim Brownell
Wayne Burns
Father Bernard Cameron
Shirley Coons
Mamie David
Rose Desnoyers
Joan Farlinger
Barbara Ann Glaude
Doug Grenkie
Dr. Graham Houze
Ernie Filion
Ken Heagle
Sandy Lalonde
Rachelle Lamond
Gilles Latour
Rick Marvell
Dr. Mary Randlett
Gerald Samson
Josee Sauve
Rick Shaver
Sue Tarle
Theresa Taylor
Trevor Tolley
Karen Torrie-Racine
Helen Tupper
Sandy Weagant
Miriam Wheeler
A formal ceremony to present the medals will take place Dec. 9 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in St. Andrew's West. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public to attend
The medal was created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. For more information on the Diamond Jubilee Medal and the criteria, visit www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee.
